Question

Which is the example of a Hexadentate ligand?

Answer 1

Hexadentate ligand:

1. The ligand contains six donor atoms that can attach to each metal atom or cation.
2. This chelating ligand forms multiple rings with a metal cation or atom at its center.

Hexadentate ligand example:

1. An example of a Hexadentate ligand is Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid (EDTA).
2. It can bind through two Nitrogen and four Oxygen atom to a central metal ion.
3. There is a total of six-pronged ligands including Nitrogen and Oxygen so it is known as Hexadentate.
4. It has a large number of pKa that describes the acidity of the molecule.
5. There are six groups that act as Lewis bases and also a good complexing agent.
6. The chelate effect causes it to bind strongly to cations in a 1:1 ratio.
7. It is used to determine the concentration of water.